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A3 NPD

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

197,174 mi
Last recorded197,174 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NPD
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 197,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 188,293 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 188,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above shock (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above shock (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 178,772 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 160,769 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 144,801 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 143,854 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle badley corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 127,365 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 122,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 116,688 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 110,254 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,744 miles

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,958 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,964 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 85,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,637 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 75,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 66,734 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake linkage becoming stiff in opperation

Pass 13 Feb 2006 51,037 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado?

Based on 45,117 MOT tests across 2,976 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
6,365
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,330
Stop lamp not working 1,280
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,102
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 946
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A3 NPD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,445 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,330 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 NPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A3 NPD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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